Mike Gansey's Back-Channel Talks Led To Cavaliers' James Harden Deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers' February trade for James Harden grew out of talks between Mike Gansey and Harden's agents, according to Yaron Weitzman at The Ringer. Gansey was Cleveland's second-ranking executive behind Koby Altman at the time. A league source said that those talks led directly to the deal. Gansey is now president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. People around the league describe Gansey as a trusted contact for agents, rival coaches and scouts. Those relationship...